Song Joong Ki - Song Hye Kyo or Bi Rain - Kim Tae Hee is more 'powerful'?

Can we determine the winner by comparing the two hottest couples in Korean entertainment this year, Song Joong Ki - Song Hye Kyo and Bi Rain - Kim Tae Hee?

On July 5, fans across Asia were in an uproar over the news that actor couple Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo had officially changed from a "dating rumor" status to confirming their relationship and preparing to get married next October.

Song - Song's love story makes many people think and compare with another equally powerful couple, Bi Rain and Kim Tae Hee, who just got married earlier this year. Both are top Korean artists, equally divided on the two scales of appearance, fame and money, which side will be more prominent?

There are many things to say about Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo as well as the compatibility in appearance of the two actors, even though she is 4 years older than him. The moments when the couple appeared together in movies, at events, fan meetings or even secret dates recorded by paparazzi all became the topic of discussion on social networks because they were so adorable.

Audiences love Song Hye Kyo for her unpretentious appearances. Dubbed the “jade girl” of Korean cinema, Song Hye Kyo has maintained this image in the hearts of fans for many years as she always builds a gentle and charming image.

Next to Song Hye Kyo is an extremely elegant Song Joong Ki. The actor is a typical Korean man with a baby face. However, Song Joong Ki's beauty does not give people a feeling of weakness because he possesses a "six-pack" body that fans have witnessed in Descendants of the Sun.

It is a coincidence that these are all “older sister-brother” relationships. Kim Tae Hee is 2 years older than Bi Rain and this gap is not an obstacle for the “perfect match” of the two superstars.

While the Korean press praises Kim Tae Hee as a “goddess”, Bi Rain is famous for his unique masculinity among the handsome male stars of the Korean film industry. His special charm lies in his monolid eyes and wide mouth. Standing next to Kim Tae Hee, Bi Rain exudes the irresistible charm of a married man.

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Among the four, Song Joong Ki is the youngest in age and career but is the most influential name today. Song Joong Ki has not acted in many films, but "few but quality". Any film with his participation has been incredibly successful, from movies like A Werewolf Boy to TV series like Nice Guy, Descendants of the Sun. These are all roles that require high acting ability and Song Joong Ki handles them all smoothly.

Having been in the profession for a long time, Song Hye Kyo's filmography is much better than her "future husband" in both quantity and quality. Rising from her tragic role in Autumn in My Heart, the 36-year-old beauty has increasingly perfected her abilities with diverse "colors" in All in One, Full House, That Winter, the Wind Blows and most recently, Descendants of the Sun.

Regarding Kim Tae Hee, there are many mixed opinions surrounding the actress's acting ability. Although she is called a "mobile flower vase", it cannot be denied that the films that Kim Tae Hee participates in are all successful in terms of ratings. From the films she played supporting roles in such as Stairway to Heaven to when she was promoted to "main character" such as Harvard Love Story, Iris, Jang Ok Jung Love Story or most recently, Genius of the Quack, all of them brought the producers impressive viewership ratings.

Meanwhile, Bi Rain’s acting career has not left as much of an impression as his wife’s. This is understandable because Bi Rain is an amateur actor. His most successful work to date is Full House (Happy House) co-starring with Song Hye Kyo and the actor is still struggling to regain his former glory.

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After the wedding on October 31, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo will officially join the club of wealthy couples in the Korean entertainment industry, alongside Jang Dong Gun - Go So Young, Lee Byung Hun - Kim Min Jung, Lee Bo Young - Ji Sung, Won Bin - Lee Na Young and especially Bi Rain - Kim Tae Hee.

After getting married, Kim Tae Hee and Bi Rain were considered one of the richest couples in the Korean entertainment industry. KBS's Entertainment Weekly program estimated the couple's total assets at 50 billion won (equivalent to 985 billion VND). The most notable of these is a villa in the most expensive land in Seoul worth 12.6 billion won (nearly 250 billion VND) along with another commercial building worth around 25 billion won (more than 483 billion VND).

As for the Song - Song duo, these are also "no pushovers" in terms of earning money. According to a February 2017 report by Daily Sport, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo's salaries are among the top 10 highest-paid actors in Korea. Specifically, after more than 20 years of hard work, Song Hye Kyo's salary has reached 50 million won (about 997 million VND) and Song Joong Ki, despite not being in a movie for long, has reached the "huge" threshold of 60 million won (1.2 billion VND) for an episode he participated in.

Investing in real estate and being a brand ambassador is also a way for Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki to earn a lot of money. According to Sports Chosun, Song Hye Kyo's advertising fee in 2015 was no less than 600 million won (nearly 12 billion VND). In addition, she also owns many houses in the center of Seoul and real estate abroad.

Meanwhile, Song Joong Ki is a highly sought-after face in the Chinese market. Chinese media revealed that each advertisement of Song Joong Ki costs more than 4 million NDT (about more than 13 billion VND) and each year he can sign several such contracts in this "fertile" country.

The fact that more and more stars are publicly dating and getting married makes the already bustling Korean showbiz life even more interesting to "dissect".

Perhaps with the above analysis, it is impossible to determine the winner or loser in this "war" because the story of a beautiful couple is not based on any rules. Anyway, Bi Rain and Kim Tae Hee are about to become parents, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo are about to get married. In the coming time, fans of these artists still have a long time to celebrate.

According to Thanhnien